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wr+f.” • % * r'v-h: • • ■ ' • ■* ♦ * I? ' . ' # - * flr, f % ** a** • *fCHORUS DIRECTOR—Sonya Eddy dis-plays a variety of expressions as she directs the newly named MaDel Chorale Mrs. Eddy s interest in music was fostered by her talented parents, both musicians in their own right. Sonya has been director of the MoDel Chorale for 1 I years and has led the youth and cherub choirs at a local church for 10 years. She also is an accomplished pianistMusicWayby JINX HART Herald Women’s EditorFrom the time she sang. “God Bless America. at the age of four after the dedication of the Hall of Music at Pur due University. Sonya Eddy has lived in a musical worldThe exuberant Sonya, director of the newly named MaDel Chorale, the for mer Madison Delaware County Chorus, comes from a musical family Her father is Albert P Stewart, director ofPurdue University musical organizations and director of State Extension of Music for 41 years Her mother is a DePauw University music maior Stewart retired last year from Purdue UniversitySinging with a group is a great way to take time out for oneself as well as havibf an opportunity to share with others.' commented Sonya She takes the time trom her busy life to lead the singing group in practice on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at St Matthews United Methodist ChurchThrough the leadership of A1 Stewart similar choruses have sprung up throughout the state.The distinguished choral group is constantly/ in demand to perform and has gained wide recognition in the community. It has not only participated in state chorus tours but has appeared in Hawaii. Washington. DC.. Hollywood Bowl. Toronto. Canada. Rose Festival. Portland. Ore and also in Europe Locally the chorus ha;- performed on Anderson Today, with *Jo McCarty ofCabletelevision. local churches, the Anderson Council of Women, the Anderson Fine Arts Festival, nursing homes and numerous clubs Sonya has been director of the MaDe' Chorale for 11 years. She also has directed the Youth Choir and Cherub Choir at the First Presbyterian Church for the past 10 years While at Purdue. Sonya was student director of Purduettes (Girls Choralgroup! and music director of Kappa Kappa Gamma, her sorority.She began the study of piano as a child and continued her work toward a musical career at DePauw University later entering Purdue University where she studied special education along with music.For the pas) five years she hasarranged the musical program at the annual fall extravaganza, the Fine Arts Festival She is past president oi Psi lota Xi sorority and of the Art Club of Anderson. She also expresses her talen ts in membership of the Evening Musicale and is vice president of the PEO Sisterhood, recently organized inAnderson.In addition to her musical accom plishments she has been active during the Summer Speech and Hearing Clinic testing the speech and hearing of Head-start children. She also does private speech and hearing therapy.Other activities included in her fascinating life have been the judging of piano contests at the Madison County 4-H Fair and also judging at the Butler and Purdue University Spring Sing.Besides her responsibilities as a mother of three sons. .Jeffrey. 13. Drew 10 and Joel, seven, she is a substitute teacher in the various elementary schools in special education Even with all her activities she still finds time to study on her master's degree at Ball State University Her husband. John, is associated with Delco Remy Division“Ain't it great' Ain't it good lust to be feelinSuch are the* words sung at practice session of the chorus group The musical group. personnel is composed of vocalists from both Madison and Delaware counties Mrs. John Penrod is the chorus pianistMrs. Earl Eggman. a member of the chorus since 1944. recalls the time when three special trains were required to transport all Indiana chorus members performing in California.The big thrill. said Mrs Charles Ebrite. is being a part of the 1.000 member chorus performing at the Extension Homemakers Conference at Purdue University.• It's such fun to sing. remarked Mrs. Charles Sanders. Anderson, when asked why she was a member of the chorus Mrs. Sanders has been in the group since 1949Pat Summit adds a real spark to the Hawaiian music sung when she does the hula Retirees at Killburk love to watch her dance atop the tables!Anyone wishing to join the MaDel Chorale is encouraged to call Sonya or Extension home economist. Jeannette Schatz Babysitting is provided
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Anderson Sunday Herald
Anderson, Indiana, US
Sun, Mar 02, 1975
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